ID Requirement: You will just need to show your your birth certificates and provide your Social Security numbers.

Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Rhode Island, although residents need to apply in the towns where the bride resides.

Previous Marriages: If previously married, you will need to show a final divorce decree or a death certificate for a deceased spouse.

There is no Waiting Period

There are No Tests Required

Common Law Marriage: Yes.

Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Same Sex Marriages: No.

Under 18: If the bride is either 16 or 17 years of age, she will need to have a Minor's Permit to Marry Form (VS 10) signed and notarized by her parent or guardian at the City Clerk's office. Females under the age of 16, and males under the age of 18 cannot get married without prior approval from the Family Court.

The License is valid for 90 days.

Both the bride and groom, personally, must sign the marriage license in the presence of the City or Town Clerk or his/her assistant, attesting to the truth of the information listed thereon. No information on the marriage license may be changed by the bride or groom after the marriage license is issued. If any information is in error, the bride or groom should contact the state registrar after the marriage record has been filed.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Division of Vital Records
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 101
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-2811